Crime in Ohio

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This article refers to crime in the state of Ohio.

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[edit] State statistics

In 2008 there were 431,859 crimes reported in Ohio, including 543 murders.[1]

[edit] Policing

In 2008, Ohio had 831 State and local law enforcement agencies.[2] Those agencies employed a total of 37,295 staff.[3] Of the total staff, 25,992 were sworn officers (defined as those with general arrest powers).[4]

[edit] Police ratio

In 2008, Ohio had 225 police officers per 100,000 residents.[5]

[edit] Capital punishment laws

Capital punishment is applied in Ohio.[6]

[edit] References